Botanical Name: Passiflora alatocaerulea Add
Common Name: Passion Vine  
Plant photo of: Passiflora alatocaerulea
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Cut Flowers, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Durham
  • Description

  • Notes

Passiflora alatocaerulea is an evergreen or semievergreen vine. Climb by tendrils to 20-30 ft. Three-lobed leaves 3 in. long. Fragrant, 3.5-4 in. flowers, white shaded pink and lavender. Excellent windowsill bloomer.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.